rationalize

(Rationalize)

(Verb) : Attempt to explain or justify (one's own or another's behavior or attitude) with logical reasons, even if these are not appropriate.

- Hindi : तर्क द्वारा समझाना

- Bengali : যুক্তিসহ ব্যাখ্যা করা

- Tamil : தர்கமாக விளக்கு

- Kannada : ತರ್ಕದಿಂದ ವಿವರಿಸು

- Telugu : తర్కంతో వివరించు

Examples:

1. He tried to rationalize his decision to quit his job by explaining the long commute and lack of growth opportunities.

2. She rationalized her excessive spending by convincing herself that she deserved to treat herself after a stressful week.

3. The politician attempted to rationalize his controversial statements by citing freedom of speech.